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Public assistance sought after collision

On Tuesday morning, a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on a skateboard were involved in a collision on King Street West and Robertson Avenue in Chatham. Chatham-Kent police were notified of the collision later that day by the involved pedestrian.

She said the female driver did stop and the two of them spoke before going their separate ways, police said.

However, information was not obtained for the woman driving a grey or silver-coloured Honda van and police are looking to speak with her.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Chris Baillargeon at chrisb@chatham-kent.ca or at 519-784-6597.

Outstanding warrant

In August, a man was arrested and charged with a number of offences.

These included theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000, and possession of break and enter tools.

He was released with a court date of Sept. 6. However, on that date he failed to appear and a warrant was issued for his arrest, police said.

Early Thursday, an officer on patrol in Chatham observed the man riding a bicycle on Patteson Avenue with no light and a traffic stop was initiated.

The man reportedly gave the officer a fake name, but through investigation the man's identity was confirmed.

The 18-year-old Chatham man was arrested on the warrant and additionally charged with obstructing police. He was held for bail.

Failing to comply

In July, a man was arrested and charged with assault, uttering threats, and break and enter.

He was released from custody with conditions and one of them was to reside at a certain residence.

Wednesday afternoon, an officer responded to a family dispute and learned the man was not living where he was supposed to be, police said.

The 35-year-old Chatham-Kent man was arrested and charged with failing to comply. He was held for bail.

Obstruction charge

A man was placed on a probation order in August, with a condition to remain inside his residence at all times, with specific exceptions.

Early Thursday, an officer observed the man riding a bicycle on King Street West without proper lighting and a traffic stop was initiated.

The man then fled from the officer on his bicycle and was eventually stopped on School Street, police said. Once stopped, the man reportedly gave the officer a fake name, but through investigation his identity was confirmed.

The 27-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with obstructing police and failing to comply with his probation order. He was held for bail.